Checking The Wheel Bearings; Battery - Yamaha MTM690 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment

Checking the wheel bearings

The front and rear wheel bearings must
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be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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Battery

This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
 Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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 Batteries produce explosive hy-
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drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
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CHILDREN.
To access the battery
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-19.)
2. Remove the seat holder by remov-
ing the bolts.
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1. Seat holder
2. Bolt
3. Remove the diagnostic connector
by pulling it upward.